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Configuring DD Boost Replication for Oracle RMAN

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In this post, we are going to install the DD Boost module for Oracle RMAN.

DD Boost is an optional module that works with Data Domain and a number of applications and databases, including Oracle. DD Boost moves some of the sophisticated deduplication process from the Data Domain appliance to the database server, resulting in a dramatic reduction in network bandwidth and backup times.

A greater than fifty percent reduction in backup times for a full level zero RMAN backup is typical when switching to DD Boost although as always, your mileage may vary.

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Using Data Domain as a backup target for RMAN

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In this post, I will demonstrate how to set up Data Domain as a backup target for RMAN using NFS.

This is a basic process that involves creating the storage unit on the Data Domain, configuring NFS and then testing the backup.  The post will serve as a basis for future posts where we will cover Mtree replication in Data Domain, and the acceleration option called DD Boost.

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